Safety Specialist
Altru Health System
Operations
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 57,824-86,756.8 / year
Posted on Oct 17, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $57,824.00 - $86,756.80
Summary:
The Safety Specialist works to maintain a safe environment for all employees, patients, and visitors of Altru Health System. This position ensures all entities of Altru Health System meets safety standards set by state and federal agencies and complies with all legal safety standards. This position prepares and enforces a culture of safety standards and practices for all facilities of Altru Health System. The Safety Specialist discovers opportunities for improving conditions and executes a variety of safety programs.Essential Job Functions:
Conducts training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
Monitors compliance to policies and laws by inspections of employees and operations.
Writes WSI grants and complete on-line reporting requirements.
Organizes and performs risk assessments, audits, surveys, inspections, and evaluations. Reports results and opportunities for improvement.
Investigates workplace injuries or accidents to discover causes.
Educates staff on workplace violence trends and prevention measures.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Notes:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of education, leadership may consider 5 years of professional safety experience.
Education:
• Preferred: Bachelors - BusinessWork Experience:
• Preferred: A minimum of 5 years Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Light (10-20 pounds)• Carry: Light (10-20 pounds)• Push/Pull: Light (10-20 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Light (10-20 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Frequent DriverReference ID: R6601Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
